I speak, and you turn away,

I try, but I can’t make you stay.

I reach, but your hands don’t fold,

I ache, and the silence grows cold.

I keep building bridges out of thread,

Hoping they won’t snap instead.

I just want a place in your heart,

But I don’t know where to start.

Either you love me… or you don’t,

Either you see me… or you won’t.

I can’t keep bending till I break in two,

Either you love me… or let me be true.

I write songs you’ll never hear,

I keep holding back the fear.

I wait, but the waiting’s long,

I hum to myself a quiet song.

I keep searching for a softer tone,

A reason I’m not alone.

Just a touch, or a gentle smile,

Something real, even for a while.

Either you love me… or you don’t,

Either you see me… or you won’t.

I can’t keep folding myself just to fit through,

Either you love me… or let me be true.

I’m not asking for perfect skies,

Just a little light in your eyes.

Say my name without the fight,

Hold me once and mean it right.

Either you love me… or you don’t,

Either you see me… or you won’t.

And if you can’t, I’ll learn someday—

To love myself, and walk away.